Post by on Jan 8, 2009 21:06:45 GMT -5

I have both. I like each breed equally, for their individual qualities. I wouldn't say the Patterdale is any better than a Jagdterrier but they are more game.

The Jagdterrier is great for big, long running game like bear and I use them on bobcats. Many people use them on big cats too as well as hogs. They are hard hunters. When you put most of them on a track, they had better be carrying currency and a passport...because they will definitely leave the country on game. I wouldn't turn one loose in the yard without a tracking collar.

Their downside is that they are a bit noisy...yippy, as a matter of fact and can be a pain in the ass in the kennel because of the constant yapping.

I use the Patterdales for coon and sometimes squirrels. They are tough as hell. Most can kill a big coon by itself in short order, because of the way they fight. They are dead game (the good ones are, anyway). They battle silently and grab a death grip to the neck and hold on. That very trait will get them killed on big game because they will often take it head on, with the intention of killing it..

The Jagdterrier usually has the good sense to go to the rear of bayed big game and they will strike hard and move out of harms way like lightning and they have endless stamina.

The Patterdale has equal or perhaps superior stamina and are very quiet around the house and kennel. They catch as many coon on the ground as they get treed, because they are totally silent on track but they do tree pretty well...at least enough to get you to the tree, but they aren't gonna' win any treeing contests.

Post by hicntry on Jan 8, 2009 21:15:53 GMT -5

Shawn, Wild Bil has been courting Cassidy. That should be a done deal soon. The pictures I posted of the pups withn the squirrel are the same cross.

I may not be a proctologist, but, I still know an asshole when I see one.....same is true with dogs!Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible IF you don't know what you are talking about.--------------------------------------www.huntingairedales.comwww.realworkingairedale.com--------------------------------------Don

Post by ed on Jan 9, 2009 11:22:21 GMT -5

Ron a friend of mine is besieged by urban rats. Its a long story but he owns an otherwise clean middle clean home but they seem to migrate in from the alley and burrow under a deck in his neighbors yard. They are pretty wise to trapping and poison and have climbed up the side of his house and chewed into his attic. What do you think about a P terrier as an inside outside deterant.

Post by shawnboryca on Jan 9, 2009 11:35:37 GMT -5

I have both. I like each breed equally, for their individual qualities. I wouldn't say the Patterdale is any better than a Jagdterrier but they are more game.

The Jagdterrier is great for big, long running game like bear and I use them on bobcats. Many people use them on big cats too as well as hogs. They are hard hunters. When you put most of them on a track, they had better be carrying currency and a passport...because they will definitely leave the country on game. I wouldn't turn one loose in the yard without a tracking collar.

Their downside is that they are a bit noisy...yippy, as a matter of fact and can be a pain in the ass in the kennel because of the constant yapping.

I use the Patterdales for coon and sometimes squirrels. They are tough as hell. Most can kill a big coon by itself in short order, because of the way they fight. They are dead game (the good ones are, anyway). They battle silently and grab a death grip to the neck and hold on. That very trait will get them killed on big game because they will often take it head on, with the intention of killing it..

The Jagdterrier usually has the good sense to go to the rear of bayed big game and they will strike hard and move out of harms way like lightning and they have endless stamina.

The Patterdale has equal or perhaps superior stamina and are very quiet around the house and kennel. They catch as many coon on the ground as they get treed, because they are totally silent on track but they do tree pretty well...at least enough to get you to the tree, but they aren't gonna' win any treeing contests.

I hope that helps........

Here are a couple of 9 month old pups from my last litter.

here's a nice young bitch pup.

Here's a pic of BamBam...one of the pups 'wrassling' the possum.

Sounds like I better stick to the Jags, I mostly hunt hogs with my Jags, Curs ans Airedale. And have been using the Jags on trap lines. Well I'm off to ther woods to go deer hunting.

Post by hicntry on Jan 9, 2009 12:17:46 GMT -5

I may not be a proctologist, but, I still know an asshole when I see one.....same is true with dogs!Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible IF you don't know what you are talking about.--------------------------------------www.huntingairedales.comwww.realworkingairedale.com--------------------------------------Don

Post by on Jan 9, 2009 14:10:49 GMT -5

Ron a friend of mine is besieged by urban rats. Its a long story but he owns an otherwise clean middle clean home but they seem to migrate in from the alley and burrow under a deck in his neighbors yard. They are pretty wise to trapping and poison and have climbed up the side of his house and chewed into his attic. What do you think about a P terrier as an inside outside deterrent.

Ed...Like all working terriers, the Patterdale needs plenty of exercise but if your friend could provide that and just a little bit of high quality food...the rat problem would be over. In fact, If your friend had badgers or beavers coming into the yard...that problem would come to an end as well.

I like to feed a premium food and on a limited basis. If they are allowed to eat all they want and do not get LOTS of exercise...this breed tends to get fat easily.....almost like a beagle.

Again...one of their greatest advantages along with their working abilities, they are very quiet. When they bark, something or someone is there! They don't make a big production about it. They will bark enough to get your attention and then, sort of stomp around all stiff-legged after that. Excellent for urban settings.